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Dr. Janaya Howell, PsyD

Dr. Janaya Howell, PsyD

Psychologist
NY
5.00
“She made me feel like I was on safe hands.i was so comfortable I forgot I was in a session. Looking forward to our next session ”
OB
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“She made me feel like I was on safe hands.i was so comfortable I forgot I was in a session. Looking forward to our next session ”
OBLess than 3 months ago

About Dr. Janaya Howell

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Janaya Howell

Dr. Janaya Howell's approach is warm, reflective, and grounded in psychodynamic therapy and family systems therapy, with a focus on long-term emotional growth rather than quick fixes. Dr. Howell is committed to an affirming, culturally responsive practice. She earned her Master’s and Doctorate in School Psychology from Adelphi University.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Janaya Howell is a psychologist specializing in child therapy, teen therapy, and parent support. She helps families navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, autism spectrum needs, and school stress. Her work focuses on how family dynamics, early experiences, and relationships shape a child’s emotions and behavior.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Dr. Howell partners closely with parents, offering parent coaching, family therapy, and guidance for challenging behaviors. She supports caregivers who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about their child’s mental health, and helps strengthen parent–child attachment, communication, and co-regulation. She provides psychoeducational testing, autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, and school-based recommendations, collaborating with schools to support IEPs, 504 plans, special education services, and learning differences. Dr. Howell also has specialized training in perinatal and postpartum mental health, supporting parents through postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, identity shifts, and bonding difficulties.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Adelphi University, PsyD in School Psychology

NPI number

1609685288

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She made me feel like I was on safe hands.i was so comfortable I forgot I was in a session. Looking forward to our next session
Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Janaya Howell?

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Dr. Janaya Howell generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Howell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Janaya Howell?

Dr. Janaya Howell frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Janaya Howell on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Janaya Howell speak?

Dr. Janaya Howell speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Janaya Howell in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Janaya Howell. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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